Heat Advisory today
Good Morning Augusta, its going to be dangerously hot outside today, so be careful.
This morning it is partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 75% with a Dew Point of 68.5º F.
The temperature is 77.0ºF.
Presently we have low, variable winds between 0.0 mph and 1.3 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 29.87/HPA 1011.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.
UV is 3 out of 16, sunset will be at 8:26 PM with Moon Rise at 5:53 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and the moon phase is New Moon.
We had no precipitation in this area overnight.
Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with a great ceiling.
For the next two days, it is going to be darn hot, so read the following about Heat Stroke and heat Exhaustion carefully.
*Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Symptoms
*Heat exhaustion symptoms
•Often pale with cool, moist skin
•Sweating profusely
•Muscle cramps or pains
•Feels faint or dizzy
•May complain of headache, weakness, thirst, and nausea
•Core (rectal) temperature elevated-usually more than 100ºF/37.7ºC and the pulse rate increased
*Heat stroke symptoms
•Unconscious or has a markedly abnormal mental status (dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or coma)
•Flushed, hot, and dry skin (although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water)
•May have slightly elevated blood pressure at first that falls later
•May be hyperventilating
•Rectal (core) temperature of 105ºF/40.5ºC or more.
How does it come about?
*Heat exhaustion: This condition often occurs when people exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating, causing dehydration and overheating of the body. The person's temperature may be elevated, but not above 104ºF/40ºC.
*Heat stroke: Heat stroke, also referred to as heatstroke or sun stroke, is a life-threatening medical condition. The person's cooling system, which is controlled by the brain, stops working and the internal body temperature rises to the point at which brain damage or damage to other internal organs may result, these are temps of 105ºF/ or greater, 40.5ºC or greater.
NEARLY 700 people die each year due to heat-related illness, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avoid heat exhaustion by not engaging in strenuous activity in hot, humid environments; and stay hydrated as prevention is the key.
*More about Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Causes
Heat exhaustion is typically caused when people who are not well adjusted to heat exercise or work in a hot, humid environment.
•At high temperatures, the body cools itself largely through evaporation of sweat.
•When it is very humid, this mechanism does not work properly.
•The body loses a combination of fluids and salts (electrolytes).
•When this is accompanied by an inadequate replacement of fluids, disturbances in the circulation may result that are similar to a mild form of shock.
Heat stroke may often develop rapidly.
•Medical conditions or medications that impair the body's ability to sweat may predispose people to this problem.
•Heat stroke happens in the following two ways:
◦The classic form occurs in people whose cooling mechanisms are impaired.
◦The exertional form occurs in previously healthy people who are undergoing strenuous activity in a hot environment.
•Infants, children under the age of 4, the overweight, and the elderly are more likely to have this problem, as are those who are taking antihistamines and certain types of medication for high blood pressure, heart disease, or depression.
AND, it goes without saying that you should consult a doctor ASAP!! You can die or suffer permanent injury from this.
This morning it is partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 75% with a Dew Point of 68.5º F.
The temperature is 77.0ºF.
Presently we have low, variable winds between 0.0 mph and 1.3 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 29.87/HPA 1011.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.
UV is 3 out of 16, sunset will be at 8:26 PM with Moon Rise at 5:53 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and the moon phase is New Moon.
We had no precipitation in this area overnight.
Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with a great ceiling.
For the next two days, it is going to be darn hot, so read the following about Heat Stroke and heat Exhaustion carefully.
*Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Symptoms
*Heat exhaustion symptoms
•Often pale with cool, moist skin
•Sweating profusely
•Muscle cramps or pains
•Feels faint or dizzy
•May complain of headache, weakness, thirst, and nausea
•Core (rectal) temperature elevated-usually more than 100ºF/37.7ºC and the pulse rate increased
*Heat stroke symptoms
•Unconscious or has a markedly abnormal mental status (dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or coma)
•Flushed, hot, and dry skin (although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water)
•May have slightly elevated blood pressure at first that falls later
•May be hyperventilating
•Rectal (core) temperature of 105ºF/40.5ºC or more.
How does it come about?
*Heat exhaustion: This condition often occurs when people exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating, causing dehydration and overheating of the body. The person's temperature may be elevated, but not above 104ºF/40ºC.
*Heat stroke: Heat stroke, also referred to as heatstroke or sun stroke, is a life-threatening medical condition. The person's cooling system, which is controlled by the brain, stops working and the internal body temperature rises to the point at which brain damage or damage to other internal organs may result, these are temps of 105ºF/ or greater, 40.5ºC or greater.
NEARLY 700 people die each year due to heat-related illness, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avoid heat exhaustion by not engaging in strenuous activity in hot, humid environments; and stay hydrated as prevention is the key.
*More about Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Causes
Heat exhaustion is typically caused when people who are not well adjusted to heat exercise or work in a hot, humid environment.
•At high temperatures, the body cools itself largely through evaporation of sweat.
•When it is very humid, this mechanism does not work properly.
•The body loses a combination of fluids and salts (electrolytes).
•When this is accompanied by an inadequate replacement of fluids, disturbances in the circulation may result that are similar to a mild form of shock.
Heat stroke may often develop rapidly.
•Medical conditions or medications that impair the body's ability to sweat may predispose people to this problem.
•Heat stroke happens in the following two ways:
◦The classic form occurs in people whose cooling mechanisms are impaired.
◦The exertional form occurs in previously healthy people who are undergoing strenuous activity in a hot environment.
•Infants, children under the age of 4, the overweight, and the elderly are more likely to have this problem, as are those who are taking antihistamines and certain types of medication for high blood pressure, heart disease, or depression.
AND, it goes without saying that you should consult a doctor ASAP!! You can die or suffer permanent injury from this.
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